April 17, 2023 Group Watch: News & Views from the State House
Last week in Alabama politics saw the state’s medical cannabis industry moving forward, with the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission working through 90 applications from those hoping to have a business that plays a part in the industry.
In the legislature, bills to streamline adoption were passed by the Senate, and three of Governor Ivey’s “Game Plan” economic development bills were passed by the House. A bill to keep violent felons in prison longer is headed to the governor’s desk.
And, two Alabama automakers are making changes, one adding both facility space and jobs, and another, Toyota, making a big shift into solar power.
Read more on these topics and other #alpolitics happenings below.
The House and Senate will reconvene on Tuesday, April 18
at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. respectively.
